(Gaia House) Exploring the middle way of pride, its positive role, and negative implications in our life and practice. Also, of the benefits and challenges of a comparison-based mind and its necessity in discernment. 

Apologies for the occasional scratchy sound in the recording: Nathan is wearing a thick scarf due to a persistent cough, and it catches on the microphone. (includes responses to unheard questions)

Nathan Glyde: Do You Need A Conceit?

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(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

Andrea Fella: Morning reflection

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Annie Nugent, Devin Berry, Tara Mulay, Victoria Cary: Closing ceremony

(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This dhamma talk, guided meditation, and Q&A was offered on the 1st of June, 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!”

Ayya Santussika: Upekkhā (Equanimity) Pāramī

(Sati Saraniya Hermitage) Forest devas chanting these beautiful ancient refrains of the Ratana Sutta at Sati Saraniya Hermitage came to an old bhikkhuni while she walked the trails of the monastery. When we are protected by the sanctuary of the Noble Triple Jewels, the heart's purity is sustained and great blessings rain forth - supreme refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, great compassion, wisdom, and incomparable peace. Herein - the joy of chanting our praise of these blessings.

Ayya Medhanandi: Ratana Sutta - Refuge in the Noble Triple Gems

(Te Moata Retreat Center) This new rendition of forest devas chanting these beautiful ancient refrains of the Ratana Sutta at Sati Saraniya Hermitage came to an old bhikkhuni walking the trails of the monastery. Protected and upheld by refuge in the Noble Triple Jewels, purifying the heart in monastic seclusion and the joys of spiritual  community, great blessings rain forth - vibrant interior sanctuary, total faith in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, great compassion, wise reflection and incomparable peace!

Nathan Glyde: Do You Need A Conceit?

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